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HANSARD Trail HuntingI should declare an interest as chair of the League Against Cruel Sports. Drag hunting was invented 200 years ago. It is a peaceful activity. Trail hunting is not. It is designed…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Local Government: Nolan PrinciplesThe Nolan principles also apply to officers working in the public sector. I am a regional mayor, as well as a Member. I am aware that a regional mayor in the east of England is…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government: Nolan PrinciplesWill the Minister address my point about interim officers, or perhaps write to me if there is not time today?11 Mar 2025HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxI cannot believe what I am hearing. I am a four-time Member of Parliament for a semi-rural seat, having first been elected in 1997. The hon. Member is just talking nonsense. I…04 Dec 2024HANSARDCreative Industries14. What steps her Department is taking to help support the creative industries.28 Nov 2024HANSARDCreative Industries“Vengeance Most Fowl” is not just what the public inflicted on the Conservative party at the general election. It is also the name of the Aardman Animations Wallace and Gromit…28 Nov 2024HANSARDFishing IndustryWhat will the Government do to assist with training for the fishing fleets, not least in landlocked areas? In the west of England, we are very keen to promote training for things…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsMany social workers and police officers have kind hearts and great practice. How will the Government reach out to encourage their best practice while at the same time dealing with…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Online Safety: Children and Young PeopleI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Could she comment on the use of artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse materials? That is a key…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Primary School Breakfast Clubsrose —18 Nov 2024HANSARD Primary School Breakfast ClubsDoes my hon. Friend share my dismay that the Opposition Benches are empty, although this is such an important issue for rural communities such as the one I represent, where the…18 Nov 2024